Surefire quick laxative?, recommendations needed?

Question

Hi, I need a quick constpation fix.

I travel for my work, ( Flight attendant ) and need something that will work quickly and effectively before my next trip tomorrow.

This is not a common problem for me so I want to be back to regularity by tomorrow, I don't mind what I take, this is a one off problem hopefully, just the last three days.

Recommendations based on experience please

Answer 1

McDonalds double cheeseburger

Answer 2

There are four kinds of laxatives, each working in its own way to establish “regularity.”

Osmotic laxatives pull water into the food that’s not yet digested (through osmosis--eek, high school science attacks!). Brands/types include milk of magnesia, MiraLax, Cephulac, and Enulose. There are few side effects, but if the results are, ah, substantial and loose, you can lose minerals your body needs, like potassium.

Bulking laxatives keep water with the undigested food, in the same way eating fiber does. Brands/types include psyllium, Metamucil, and Citrucel. These laxatives meet or beat the recommended amount of fiber you should be eating daily, about 25 grams (in the form of fruit, vegetables, and whole grains, which is substantially more pleasant than taking a bulking laxative and drinking plenty of water). FWIW, abuse of this type of laxative doesn’t seem to lead to long-term dependence on it.

Stool softeners work like soap, promoting the mixing of food and fluid in the digestive tract. The best-known example is Colace. They keep what’s coming out the other end moist and therefore soft, and may be recommended for people who suffer from hemorrhoids, have recently had a baby or surgery, or suffer from “vacation constipation” in which nothing much is exiting the body while they’re away from home and their normal routine. These laxatives also don’t tend to get people into a dependence pattern.

Stimulant laxatives irritate the colon on purpose, causing the walls to contract harder, propelling the contents toward the exit. Brands include Senokot and Cascara. These laxatives can cause discomfort (the cramping ads for other types mention) and if you use them often, dependence. In general, use them only on the advice of your doctor or as a last resort. (Let me know--I’ll be vacationing at a different resort!)

Answer 3

Dulcolax suppositories will create a movement within 15 minutes to an hour. Another brand name advertisted toward women is Correctol. You can also use a rectal enema, such as Fleet enema, but these are messy. Enemas also produce fast movements.

Only use this as necessary. Laxatives can become addicting for the colon if used long term and the colon may not function correctly without this stimulant.

EL Pharm D, RPh

Answer 4

Eat fiber and fruit....
you don't need laxatives you can become dependent on them.
Water, fiber and fruit.....

It's best to do that and wait it out than to take a laxative.

I suppose if you HAVE to poop--get the "dieter's tea" from an Asian market some place. That will move your bowels in less than 8hrs.

Answer 5

Use a suppository and then pick up a fiber supplement to use daily to keep regular.